Add 63/27 and 10/20
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 10/20
63/27 + 10/20 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
63/27 = 63 × 20/27 × 20 = 1260/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
10/20 = 10 × 27/20 × 27 = 270/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/540 + 270/540 = 1260 + 270/540 = 1530/540 - 1530/540 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 63/27 + 10/20 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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